Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
4
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
21.8:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
21.8
4 FTE
2023/24
20.6
4 FTE
2022/23
19.3
4 FTE
2021/22
43.8
2 FTE
2020/21
23.4
2.8 FTE
2019/20
28.0
2.8 FTE
2018/19
27.2
3.2 FTE
National primary average: ~20.9. A higher ratio indicates fewer teachers per pupil.
Staff Retention — Historical View
| Year | Total FTE | Retained | Left Sector | Moved School | Turnover Rate | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2022/23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2021/22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% | |
| 2020/21 | 2.8 | 2 | 0 | 0.8 | 28.6% | |
| 2019/20 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2018/19 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 0 | 0.6 | 18.7% | |
| 2017/18 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 40.0% | 2.2 |
| 2016/17 | 60.0% | 3.1 |
| 2015/16 | 60.0% | 3.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Pastures Way Nursery School's rate of — per teacher